LEG UP SUSPENSIONTRAUMA STRAPRESCUE RELIEF DEVICES

LEG UP

Post fall arrest suspension trauma is recognized as a critical factor in high angle rescue.

The purpose of Leg Up is to give the user relief while waiting to be rescued. The Leg Up consists of a web bridle with foot stirrups and adjuster, contained in a pouch. It can easily be retro fitted to any full body harness, without altering the harness.

During the fall arrest, the Leg Up will partially deploy, making it easy for the user to fully pull it from the pouch. The user would then place their feet in the two stirrups, With the legs lifted, the user would then tighten the adjuster strap and cleat it.

The user can now stand or maintain a seated position. In the seated position, the user can slightly loosen the leg straps to achieve a more comfortable position while waiting for rescue.

LEG UP SUSPENSION TRAUMA STRAP

MODEL # DESCRIPTION

10730 LEG UP SUSPENSION TRAUMA STRAP

26513 79th Avenue SouthKent, WA 98032

(800) 466.6385 phone(800) 670.7892 fax

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PURPOSE: The Leg Up was designed to address a serious problem associated with arrested falls called Suspension Trauma.

ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The Leg Up may be attached to any full body harness shoulder strap (right or left side.) 2. Start by passing the web loop through the side bar (right or left side) of the harness rear dorsal D-Ring. Next, pass the pouch through the loop and pull tight to choke.

3. Next, attach the pouch to the right or left shoulder strap (same side as attachment to D-Ring) just above the chest strap, as shown. The top and bottom Velcro straps wrap around the shoulder strap and attach back to the pouch. Last, pull the pouch flap tight and secure.

Caution: The pouch flap must be free to open easily when deployed.

WARNINGS FOR PROPER USE OF THE LEG UP: 1. Do not remove from pouch until needed. 2. This product is intended for one use. Discard after using. 3. Do not alter or use for other purposes. 4. The Leg Up should not be used for fall restraint or arrest. 5. Inspect the same way that you would inspect the harness by looking for cuts, abrasions, burns or loose stitching. Remove from service if damage or wear is detected. Inspection should be performed by the user before each use. (Exposed web strap) 6. Keep the pouch flap closed so that foreign objects do not damage the contents. 7. Do not use around rotating or moving equip-ment.

USE INSTRUCTIONS: The Leg Up is now in place, ready for use if needed. In the event of a fall, the user will be suspended from a lanyard or (SRL). The user must now wait for others to implement a rescue.

Caution: The Leg Up Rescue Stirrup can only be deployed by a conscious user.

The fall arresting force will cause the Leg Up to partially deploy and the user should perform the following:

• Alert others by calling for help. • Pull the Leg Up from the pouchand let it hang in front.

• Place one foot in each stirrup.

• When lifting both legs pull upwardon the adjustor strap.

• Pull the web strap into the locking devices. It maybe necessary to twist the strap to ensure adequate holding.

• At this point, the user may remain in a sitting position or stand by holding the D-Ring. • In the sitting position, it is possible to loosen the leg straps slightly to improve comfort. • The user can hang in this position while waiting for rescue.